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cartonnage (fiber product)


Identification code: 300379687



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  • cartonage

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In Egyptology, refers to plastered layers of linen or papyrus tightly pressed and glued together. Used in ancient Egyptian funerary workshops to produce mummy masks and mummy cases by fitting the wet material closely to all or part of the embalmed and wrapped body.

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